2027 Summer Camp Assistant Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef
About The Position
Wolfoods is seeking an experienced, high-energy Assistant Kitchen Manager for a hands-on leadership role at a summer camp. The role oversees preparation and production for a designated day part, manages staff, and ensures allergen safety. It is an on-site, live-in position in a fast-paced, high-volume camp kitchen, serving a summer camp community with fresh, scratch-cooked cuisine and attention to dietary restrictions, nutrition, and environmental sustainability. The position is seasonal and contract-based, running from May through September. It is full-time and exempt, with a minimum schedule of six days and 70 hours per week. Work takes place at rural summer camp facilities across the United States. The Assistant Kitchen Manager leads and trains kitchen staff, supports efficient kitchen operations and timely meal service, ensures food quality and compliance with menu specifications, manages food allergies and sanitation, and assists with inventory and daily reporting. The position also serves as a liaison between kitchen operations, campers, and camp leadership.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience in a commercial kitchen leadership role.
- Experience with scratch cooking and institutional or batch cooking.
- ServSafe Allergens certification required before the start date; company-sponsored.
- Strong leadership and cooking skills.
- Ability to navigate an iPad.
- Versatility with ingredients and strong problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to stand for extended periods, work in hot or cold kitchen settings, and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Willingness to live on-site in a rustic setting and work a minimum of six days and 70 hours per week in a demanding, high-pressure environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead and train kitchen staff and foster a high-energy, positive environment.
- Oversee operational flow, portion control, menu specifications, scratch-cooking execution, and timely meal service.
- Manage food-allergy protocols, including requirements for Kosher, nut-free, gluten-free, and vegan meals.
- Maintain Health Department sanitation standards.
- Manage inventory and assist with daily reporting.
- Serve as a liaison between kitchen operations, campers, and camp leadership.
Benefits
- Competitive seasonal pay
- Performance bonus structure
- Free room and board for the duration of the contract
- Travel expense assistance
- Opportunity to lead a dynamic team in a unique, vibrant camp community
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
